Wonder – The Wonder of Being Alive (Perspective)
This month’s topic chosen by the Perspectives team
- and in particular by bravewarrior - is ‘wonder’ -
- The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising;
- Something that causes feelings of wonder;
- A state in which you want to learn more about something.
Being naive since the day I was born, I tend to go through life in a constant state of wonder. The merest scene can take my breath away.
What is more wondrous than a sunrise and a sunset?
The Sun – a star made of hydrogen and helium with the enormous diameter of ± 1,392,684 km (865,374 miles), orbiting the centre of the Milky Way 150,000,000 km (93,000,000 miles) away from Earth, providing light, warmth and life to us mortals on Earth. Fusing 620 million metric tons of hydrogen each second, its light travels to Earth in only ± 8 minutes and 19 seconds. Seeing it rise every single morning, and set every single evening, keeps me in a trance of wonder.
Also the moon and the stars and everything in the vast universe keeps my jaws dropped in amazement.
Sunrise
Sunset
What is more wondrous than Nature?
Nature, with water, fire, earth and air as the basic elements, keeps me humble and in awe of powers we mortals cannot control. We act as though we have a lien on wisdom until one of these elements forces us time and again back to the drawing board.
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein
“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.” - Dale Carnegie
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvellous.” - Aristotle
Nature
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeWhat is more wondrous than the beginning of a new life?
There are many theories about the origin of life, but the most wondrous is the theory that one Creator had made everything out of nothing. So easy to comprehend. Sim-sa-la-bim (hocus pocus), and there it was: Life in all forms and sizes.
Once upon a time I have wrecked my brain in search of the answers of a thousand questions. But ever since I have realized that no answer will change the beauty of life, I use my time and energy to enjoy, admire and appreciate LIFE as it is. I simply allow a new-born baby, or animal, or plant to take my breath away. Seeing it grow, develop and become, delights me. .
Wondrous is the mere fact that another living being has the opportunity to breathe and exist on this awesome planet.
The wonder of life makes being alive a wondrous experience.
This is but only a small part of my perspective on 'wonder'. I can go on and on forever about love and so many other wondrous things that make living a wondrous experience.
The Beginning of a New Life
Click thumbnail to view full-size© MartieCoetser
Perspectives -
The idea behind this series called Perspectives is explained in a hub published by the founder of the group, MickeySr:
- Perspectives: An Introduction
What we think and how we feel about things is defined, not by the things themselves, but by our perspective of things. Everything that comes before us is filtered through our perception of things...
The Perspectives, sharing their perspectives on a specific topic -
More Perspectives
- Perspective on The Charitable Spirit: Kindness - Generosity - Charity
- Perspective on Knowing Your True Self: Happiness Is a State of Mind
- Perspective on Regrets and Hopes: Living in the Present
- Perspective on Vanity: Vanity and Humility versus Pride and Modesty
- Perspective on Gratitude: Gratitude is an Attitude
- Perspective on Loneliness: An-Indisputable-Emotional-Pain
- Pespective on What You Dont Know: How-many-angels-can-dance-on-the-head-of-a-pin
- Perspective on What-Matters: Life-Matters-By-All-Odds
- Perspective on Art: The-Art-of-Living
- Perspective on Beauty: The-Beauty-in-Ugliness
Also read the perspective on WONDER of my fellow-perspectives -
Comments
Nature is a great inspiration to get in touch with the inner self, am always amazed at the healing power of nature, great write. Valuable thoughts to be remembered, voted up.
Beautiful, "Wonder"ful. You have captured it! Thank you!
Haha! Soul mates are hard to find, so I won't turn ya away. ;-)
Just curious, but have you guys done a perspective on love? I saw a quote somewhere that echoed my thoughts about how it is both a gracious, selfless emotion yet quite possibly the most selfish of emotions. Made me ponder it more. Lol
This is also a wondrous perspective. It reminds me of so many things that have either fascinated me at one time or that continue to do so. Things like the science videos about the solar system, weather and the way it works, things still being discovered, the complexity of life, the world, human beings, the mind.....Haha, I could go on. You are so right on target when you say life is wondrous.
Beautiful SA as usual, you have such lovely photos and well approached hub voted up and interesting
I am so behind in reading hub and commenting, but I am so glad have read it now. The pictures are gorgeous. I have always loved nature and my favorite trips are to visit beautiful scenic sites. This is such a beautiful hub that it was like taking a trip to appreciate the beauty around us.
The world is filled with wonders and your beautiful, creative hub, dear Martie, reflects that thought to perfection. What could be more wondrous that sunrise and sunset - your photos are magnificent. Thank you for this lovely treat.
Ah. Perhaps, dear CD, it is ALL part of the wondrousness. Our own thoughts & visions ARE part of the whole, not to mention their actually being the bulk of our only vision of 'IT': - that of our only perspective, our own; and not to be discounted or devalued, any more than we are. Our brains and bodies are constructed this way. Is that not a great truth in itself? :-D
"What a wonderful world" ... filled with the beauty you have shown to us in the lovely photographs and words you have written. Nature and birth, there is nothing to compare and if that doesn't cause us to wonder what will?
We so truly live in a world of wonder and not only your hub, but you, show us that wonder. We must be able to be filled with wonder at the beauty of a person who not only sees what is around her but shares herself and pleases not only our senses but our intellect and moral senses as well. I am blessed to know you and call you friend.
Voted up, useful, awesome, and interesting.
Beloved CD - you've expressed the very ESSENCE of wonder. I would like to have written this myself, it says so much from my heart, which is clearly from yours. From the vastness of the Milky Way and beyond - to the smallest brand-new human life on this tiny planet somewhere on the outskirts of all that, (not even the largest or most spectacular of our Old Sol's spinning satellites) - all made up of sub-microscopic 'building blocks' powered by almost self-generating energy, still - the wonder of wonderment is no less 'here' or no more 'out there'. The unity of WONDER is without boundaries of distance or any other measurement or limitation. It's the permeating joy & awareness of all the miracles one can take in. Doesn't matter 'when' or how it began, - when one does behold what it IS, it's almost more than one can contain, anyway. Certainly nothing else is lacking in the experience of it. That it's all within the smallest seed and/or the largest universe says so much. We often question what are, essentially, the answers to the questions!
Your line, "Seeing it rise every single morning, and set every single evening, keeps me in a trance of wonder." expresses it perfectly.
I adore your illustrations. Of course, Louis' "What A Wonderful World" is dear to my heart! So are you!
Thank you for this. It uplifts my day! Hugs.
Martie, very inspirational hub. The wonder of being alive, it's such a gripping title, collects your entire attention. I love the amazing photography in your article, the beautiful sunset/sunrise. Your perspective is one I hope to follow Martie. Vote up, useful, beautiful, interesting, and shared. Best wishes always.
Love your perspectives and your attitude that answers will not change the wonders of life. The more appreciative we are, the more we see to appreciate. Job well done!
Hi Dearest Martie,
Aw, and I am in awe always of His beautiful creation all around and your photos stir the wonder of it all so beautifully. You choice of song and all of the quotes are perfect as to the wonder of it all, and that is life!
Thank you for another beautiful perspective from a beautiful person, you!
My husband had knee surgery and I am home until next Tuesday, so slow in getting around to all here.
Voted Up ++++ and sharing
Hugs and love always, Faith Reaper
What an excellent post. I definitely feel more grateful for just being born on this planet, having everything in tact, and to know the friends and family I have. Thank you.
I love how you selected ' The wonders of being ' as your perspective. Feeling alive and awed at the many beautiful things God made for us to enjoy, if we will only look and listen we can see beauty all around us. Of course your choice of ' A wonderful world ' is perfect for this piece. Take care my friend....
You said it all here Martie, this world of ours is certainly a wonderful place. The wonders of nature in all its aspects are indeed miracles and far too often taken for granted.
This is my favourite perspective :)
What is more wondrous than looking at the world through the eyes of a child. :)
I am back and more composed, dear Martie.
I love that you have selected the most wondrous collage/ slideshow of photography to show nature's wonder in all her glory and the awe-inspiring amazement of a baby.
You selected the only song that was truly fitting and this teacher will have to go with an all around A + for content and passion...I am bubbling over with enthusiasm!
Voted UP and UABI. Love, Maria
Hello Martie. Thank goodness for curious people like yourself. Your photoessay covers the topic of wonder well. Some of those pictures will make great bookcovers. You covered the sun, the moon and the stars and had time left over for the great outdoors. Now I wonder what you will do next.
Martie, this has to be my favorite perspective on wonder, because I can so relate to this one. As you say, nature is wonderful and brings so much wonder to us. I just love to be out in nature - the grass, the sky, the trees, a flower, the sun, a sunrise, a sunset, a butterfly - they all fill me with wonder.
I also related to your comment about being naive. I can relate to that also. With all the life experiences I've had, you would think I would be the most jaded and cynical of people. But, somehow, I have retained my naivetee. In some ways, I can be so naive, still and you are right, it does cause wonderment to come to the forefront. Thanks for writing such an engaging article and I just loved reading this!
Martie, this has to be my favorite perspective on wonder, because I can so relate to this one. As you say, nature is wonderful and brings so much wonder to us. I just love to be out in nature - the grass, the sky, the trees, a flower, the sun, a sunrise, a sunset, a butterfly - they all fill me with wonder.
I also related to your comment about being naive. I can relate to that also. With all the life experiences I've had, you would think I would be the most jaded and cynical of people. But, somehow, I have retained my naivetee. In some ways, I can be so naive, still and you are right, it does cause wonderment to come to the forefront. Thanks for writing such an engaging article and I just loved reading this!
Martie,
When you write what is more wondrous than a sunrise and a sunset, you speak about the great truth. A prayer in Hindu scriptures says, if the world was not so beautiful why would god come to live among us.
My favorite catch phrase is "have a nice day unless you've made other plans. " I find it amazing that there are people in this world who do not find wonder in life. For me life is one big candy store. :)
Beautiful topic and work, Martie!
bill
Oh, Martie....This is simply exquisite, lovely lady! This may be my favorite of your" Perspectives," works! I felt as though you had literally taken me by the hand, in kindness, to share some wonders with you. I must wonder myself....can it be one of our Aries traits, that, "the merest scene can take my breath away"...? For this truly describes my consistent response to the simple beauties of nature.....the mystic-like powers of our Universe. I know so well, Martie, the moments of sheer awe, when we literally gasp in wonder of it all. It thrills me that we share this....as with so many wonders in life.
I shall say it again and again.....I need not wonder why you are so loved!........A Hub of perfection.....Up+++tweeted & shared.
This is beautiful Martie, and I totally agree with all the quotes about how much we should really appreciate what we see outside our windows, and not yearn for something more elsewhere, voted up and shared across, nell
Loved this, Martie. Your photos are glorious, and that is one of my favourite songs. You are so right, that small things in life are such a source of wonder.
Martie ~ your hubs are always so exciting to explore, they always seem so jam-packed with photos and lists and quotes, etc - but all supportive and informative of your solid ideas.
I am a heap. I selected the Sarah Brightman version for our Vicki but I admit Louie makes me sob like a little baby every time...
He is wonderful.
You are wonderful.
I will be back to read this.
Martie, I love this! Nature truly offers us wonders each and every day. Nature is poetic, awesome, inspiring, fierce, soft, gentle, glorious and wonderful. I love the photos you included, especially the ones you took. What a wonderful land you live in!
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